Buddha Relief Plate

The serene smile of the Buddha is his most distinguishing feature. Along
with this, his graceful hands, displayed in a variety of gestures. Each
of these gestures is called a mudra . In Sanskrit, the word mudra
(literally, seal or mark of identity) is a form of non-verbal
communication that refers to symbolic gestures imbued with varied
spiritual meanings. In Buddhist iconography, mudras invoke specific
aspects of Buddhas (for example, as teacher, protector). They are
extensively used during prayer rituals and mantra recitations. It is
believed that mudras enable the practitioner to experience a connection
with the Buddha being invoked. The 5 Buddha resin plate depicts Buddha
in Bhumisparsha, Varada, Dharamchakra, Dhyana and Abhaya Mudra (from
left to right). The Buddha plate measures 11.5 inches wide and 4 inches
tall. Hand-finished, minor variations and imperfections add to the
artistic character of each piece.